1983 Seville
With price tags starting at $21,440, Seville came well equipped with -- among other niceties:
Also standard:
1983 Seville
Appearance changed little from 1982, except that this year's grille had a bit less vertical look and carried a Cadillac script. The front end held clear park/signal lamp lenses. Seville could be ordered with a full cabriolet roof that simulated a convertible top, available in black, dark blue, white, or dark briar brown. Inside was Heather cloth upholstery with matching Rocaille cloth inserts, in choice of four colors; or optional leather in nine shades.
1983 Seville
A new premium sound system was available, using Dolby tape noise reduction. The 4.1-liter aluminum-block V-8 received a horsepower and torque boost in its second year, to improve a power-loss problem. Third-gear acceleration rate was also revised. The 5.7-liter diesel included an engine block heater to improve cold-weather startups. Seville Elegante again came in two-tone with French curve side styling using chrome bodyside moldings, plus "Elegante" script on the side panels and accent striping. Four two-tone combinations were offered. Sierra Grain tucked leather seating areas were color-coordinated to match the body color, and to complement the leather-trimmed steering wheel. The front console was leather-topped. Wire wheel covers were standard.
Model | Series Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
Seville (V-8) | 6K | S69 | 4-dr Sedan | 6 P | $21,440 | 3844 lb | 30,430 |
Feature | Basic Gas Engine | Optional Diesel Engine |
Type | 90-degree, overhead-valve V-8. Iron/aluminum alloy block; cast iron head. | 90-degree, overhead valve V-8. Cast iron block and head. |
Displacement | 249 cu. in. (4.1 liters) | 350 cu. in. (5.7 liters) |
Bore & stroke | 3.47 x 3.31 in. | 4.057 x 3.385 in. |
Compression ratio | 8.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
Brake horsepower | 135 at 4400 R.P.M. | 105 at 3200 R.P.M. |
Torque | 200 lbs.-ft. at 2200 R.P.M. | 200 lbs.-ft. at 1600 R.P.M. |
Main bearings | Five | Five |
Valve lifters | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
Fuel supply | Digital fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
Manufacturer | Cadillac HT-4100 | Oldsmobile |
VIN Code | 8 | N |
Wheelbase | 114.0 in. |
Overall length | 204.8 in. |
Height | 54.3 in. |
Width | 71.5 in. max. |
Front Tread | 59.3 in. |
Rear Tread | 60.6 in. |
Standard Tires | P205/75R15 SBR wide WSW |
Transmission | Four-speed overdrive automatic |
Gear ratios | (1st) 2.74:1; (2nd) 1.57: 1; (3rd) 1.00:1; (4th) 0.67:1; (Rev) 2.07:1 |
Standard final drive ratio | 3.15:1 except with diesel 2.93:1 |
Steering | recirculating ball; power assist |
Front suspension | torsion bar and link stabilizer bar |
Rear suspension | independent trailing arm, coil springs, electronic level control |
Brakes | four-wheel disc |
Fuel tank | 20.3 gal. except with diesel, 22.8 gal. |